Fletcher and the Falling Leaves: A Fall Book for Kids

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Tiphanie Beeke attended the Royal College of Art where she gained a Master's degree in Illustration and has since specialised in children's books.

I have always loved writing poetry - I enjoy the sound and rhythm of words and the first things I published were poems. The pages are full of subdued browns, deep reds, yellows, and oranges -- truly providing the feeling of fall. The illustrations perfectly capture the sweetness and gentleness of the story and the final illustration held a beautiful surprise for me just as the tree holds a surprise for Fletcher! This went over very well on Saturday, when there were more preschoolers and kindergartners, and I enjoyed sharing it.I would recommend this book to children ages four and up since there is nothing inappropriate in this book. All of the copies in the library system were checked out or requested, so I used my own, and it was really special.

edit: I just read Leaf Trouble and I like it much more, and not only because the mom actually explains what is happening, and what will happen in the spring.I have been lucky enough to work with some wonderful illustrators, and my books have been published in many languages. My three-year-old son didn't mind this story (especially since he's into foxes at the moment) and he loved the picture of the sparkly tree.